Tragedy hits close to home as Theo Epstein’s twin brother ran Boston Marathon
The bombings in Boston Monday sent shock waves through the Cubs’ front offices, where several executives have strong ties to New England, including Boston native Theo Epstein. “All my thoughts are with my hometown, the people of Boston,” the Cubs’ team president said before Tuesday’s series opener against the Texas Rangers – and against the backdrop of heightened security efforts at the ballpark in the wake of Monday’s deadly events at the Boston Marathon. Epstein’s twin brother Paul ran the Boston Marathon, finishing about 45 minutes before the first explosion, Theo said. “My brother had actually called me right after …
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New women's soccer league hopes slow approach is key to success
The National Women's Soccer League, which started Saturday, has smaller stadiums and the backing of the U.S., Canadian and Mexican soccer federations. The salaries of national team players will be paid by the federations, a huge break for the team owners. Shawnee Mission District Stadium in Overland Park, Kansas, isn't the kind of place most people associate with sporting history. A fake-turf football field ringed by a synthetic track and grandstands seating just 6,150, the nondescript stadium's main tenants are a pair of local high schools.
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Wambach, Morgan Highlight New Pro Soccer League
3rd time charm? Wambach, Morgan star in 8-team pro soccer league that starts Saturday
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Rangers to Announce SS Andrus' New Contract
Rangers to announce new $120M deal for SS Elvis Andrus; could keep him in Texas through 2023
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Darvish falls one out shy of perfect game
April 2 (The Sports Xchange) - Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish came within one out of matching the greatest single-game pitching performances in Major League Baseball, striking out 14 while nearly throwing a perfect game for the Texas Rangers against the Houston Astros on Tuesday.
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